Moments

Stamper Chrissie Stokes recently posted a technique on Splitcoast Stampers that rocketed me over the moon.  Called “Double Stamped Vellum”, I immediately played around with it and came up with three cards – the first is below . . .

 

1. Using a dark color, stamp a mostly solid image on the back of a piece of vellum.

2. On the front, stamp a semi-detailed image in white and white-emboss.

3. Using white or natural white cardstock, frame the piece, or back a cut out window with it.

Pristine white cardstock used over the entire card front makes the dark images pop and adds an aura of elegance I cannot get enough of.  The more layers, the more dimension and shadows will be created to add interest.

Cardstock:   Strathmore Natural White, Stampin’ Up Vellum

Stamps:        Raindrops on Roses 7-Leaf Branch, Great Impressions

Leaves

Inks:             Gina K Charcoal Brown, ColorBox Frost White

Emb Pwdr:   Hero White

Dies:              Gina Marie Peekaboo Square, Altenew With Gratitude

(single leaf)           

Emb Fldr:      Sizzix Floral Arch and Words: “Moments”

Doo Dads:    Pearls